CVE-2026-40224
"Systemd Machined Varlink Privilege Escalation"
Description
In systemd 259 before 260, there is local privilege escalation in systemd-machined because varlink can be used to reach the root namespace.
INFO
Published Date :
April 10, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 10, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update systemd to version 260 or later.
- Apply vendor-provided patches for systemd.
- Restart the systemd-machined service.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-40224.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/systemd/systemd/security/advisories/GHSA-6pwp-j5vg-5j6m |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In systemd 259 before 260, there is local privilege escalation in systemd-machined because varlink can be used to reach the root namespace. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-863 Added Reference https://github.com/systemd/systemd/security/advisories/GHSA-6pwp-j5vg-5j6m